Stevens Institute of Technology - Link Yearbook (Hoboken, NJ)

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. ...I Stevens s THE first college of Mechanical Engineering in this country, Stevens Institute of Technology was endowed by Edwin A. Stevens, who in his will provided for the establishment of an Institution of Learning. This was to be located adjacent to the Stevens Estate at Castle Point, Hoboken. In 1870, preparations were made for the formation of such an institution. Henry Morton, a chemist who had established a splendid reputation in his field of work, was chosen to be the first president. He, in turn, appointed as instructors seven men who were experts in their respective branches of engineering work. In 1871, the new college was opened to students. Despite the fact that the first Student Body consisted of but two Juniors, three Sophomores and sixteen Freshmen, Stevens Tech began at once to establish the enviable reputation that it now holds. The research work of the Faculty aroused nation-wide interest in the new technical college, and soon the accomplishments of the early Alumni proved the value of Stevens as an institution of engineering education. The first graduation occurred in 1873. After that time the enrollment increased rapidly, until at the end of Dr. Morton's administration there were two hundred and ninety students and twenty Faculty members at Stevens. V President Morton died in 1902, and Alexander C. Humphreys was called to become the next President of Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr. Humphreys- was the recognized leader of gas engineering in the United States, and his accept- ance of the presidency was accomplished at a great personal sacrifice. Dr. Humphreys' love for Stevens led him to relinquish to a large degree his private engineering interests., After his inauguration in 1903, President Humphreys set about to enlarge the Campus and to broaden the curriculum. During the first days of the college the classes were held in the Administration Building which at that time housed the entire college, Later, Recitation Hall was acquired from the Stevens Preparatory School. The Carnegie Laboratory of Engi- neering, the gift of Andrew Carnegie, was built and put into service in 1902. The aim of Mr. Carnegie was to provide facilities for instruction in practical engineering. Shortly after the inauguration of President Humphreys the Morton Laboratory of Chemistry was constructed. This modern building, containing exceptional chemical equipment, is a fitting memorial to Dr. Morton. Castle Stevens, the former home of the Stevens family, was added to the Campus in 1913. This building, having a very picturesque situation overlooking the Hudson River, is used as a dormitory and also forms a setting for most of the social functions of the college. The Williaiii Hall Walker Gymnasium, erected in 1916, helps to increase interest in both formal and informal athletics. . fir. 1 V R f cl, 1 71, 'TSE if LAM, , - 'ls Tm .ffl .- , fm' -X fx 'X 'll l' n vf-y--is-,M X--.g, ..,,., ,. - .,.. -..,..,,..L..,.-...-c,,.., .... .,,, ..., . . -,-..---,-.......-,..-..,,,.,,,, ,nity ' .W .. .....-H -Y-Y. ---- ......--.....,-,..-- . ,..-, fsffiff '